Sails

by
Vince Gassi

Ensemble: Concert Band

Grade: 2

Duration: 03:00

Year of Composition: 2014

Publisher: Alfred

Year of Publication: 2014

Publisher Catalog Number: 41948

Available: Yes

How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase

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Instrumentation

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinets 1,2
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxes 1,2
Bb Tenor Sax
Eb Baritone Sax
Bb Trumpets 1,2
F Horn
Trombones 1,2
Euphonium
Tuba
[Mallet Percussion:] Bells
Percussion 1 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum)
Percussion 2 (Crash Cymbals/Suspended Cymbal)
Timpani

Dedicated to sailors and seafarers everywhere.


Program Notes:

You'll feel the wind at your back as this bright march weighs anchor with a bold opening and sets sail with flutes and oboes stating the main theme. Sails unfurl and the rest of the fleet (ensemble) joins in. Counter-lines and flourishes are added. Eventually the seas calm during a passage through a slower lyrical section where the opening thematic material is developed. But wait, there is land in sight! A new key is stated, and all return safely to port.

(Alfred Music)